Vix, an orphan/thief living in the pits of Belgrave, has only one rule. She does what she must in order to survive. In the miserable depths of the slums, there’s only one alternative. Death.

But it seems that this does not apply to everyone. 

Vix encounters Caine, a mysterious man murdered on two different occasions, on two different days. He cannot seem to stay dead. Desperate to understand his secrets, Vix follows after the beaten-down immortal. But there is another hunting for Caine as well--an undying assassin known as the Riverman who will stop at nothing to kill his target again and again, no matter how many times it takes. 

As the Riverman sets his sights on her, Vix is faced with her darkest fears. A world of dark magic and mysteries unveils itself before her--and through it all, death is always but a step behind. 

This work contains depictions of violence, suitable for ages 18+. 

Spiral Loop is created by Alexander Harrington, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Spiral Loop

Morning came with all the promise of a summer day, warm and lovely. Vix awoke in the bed she had made for herself out of the spare blankets she had gotten from Caine. She smiled and snuggled deeper into their warmth.


Glancing over, she saw Caine turn over in his own sleeping roll. Then, yawning and stretching, he sat up. “Good morning,” he said with a smile, seeing her.


“Morning.” Vix blushed a little to think they had slept so near each other the whole night through. She shook herself mentally, telling herself not to be silly. Of course nothing would happen. They still hardly knew each other.


Still, it was getting harder to keep thoughts like those out of her head. ‘What’s the matter with me?’ Vix thought, hiding her grin beneath the blankets.


Caine busied himself making breakfast. Vix got up to help, but he waved her back good-naturedly.


Chapter 17: Perspectives of the Preserved